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This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id:ORD-226848-MD-FL Title:MD Dates Needed:December 14 - 3 months Shift Type:Day Shift; Call Assignment Type:Inpatient Call Required:Yes Board Certification Required:Negotiable Job Duration:Locums About the Facility This inpatient facility is seeking locum tenens psychiatrist coverage to meet the clinical needs of its adult patient population. The facility maintains a structured clinical environment and is supported by a shared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to facilitate coordinated inpatient psychiatric care delivery. Coverage is sought beginning December 14 for a period of three months, with the option to extend. About the Facility Location The state offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests, from theme parks and beaches to natural landscapes including national forests and scenic lake chains. Clinicians on assignment may explore historic sites, enjoy outdoor activities such as dolphin cruises, snorkeling, and wildlife-spotting tours, or take advantage of the state's diverse recreational offerings. The state is also notable for its geography, which allows a drive from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean to be completed in a short time. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians in this role will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric services for an adult population, working Monday through Friday during day shifts, totaling 40 hours per week on-site. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and providing medication management within the inpatient setting; clinicians must also be prepared to manage adolescent admissions while on call. Call coverage is required, with one call per weekday and participation in a weekend on-call rotation of approximately one weekend every other month. An active state medical license and prescriptive authority are required for all clinicians considered for this position. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:12-18 Support Staff:Shared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Patient Population:Adults Call Ratio/Schedule:1 call per weekday and participate in the weekend on call rotation. About 1 weekend every other month. Location Type:On-Site Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes Government:No Shift Hours:Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated:Acute inpatient psychiatric care;adult population;adolescent admissions required during on-call coverage Average Length of Stay:12 days Census:Variable Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details